US Bridges

Consolidated Rd. over Seven Mile Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · Just E. of SR 127 · Structure no. 6831990

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
522
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Consolidated Rd. over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Consolidated Rd. over Seven Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 522 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesConsolidated Rd.
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
LocationJust E. of SR 127
RouteCounty Highway C0097
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71416, -84.62568
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2015)
Projected traffic725 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$112,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Consolidated Rd. over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Consolidated Rd. over Seven Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Consolidated Rd. over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Consolidated Rd. over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Consolidated Rd. over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.